Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country’s new president
Summary
Iraq's parliament elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the new president, while the country faces sensitive decisions about its prime minister amid US-Iran tensions.
Key Points
- Iraqi parliament elected Nizar Amedi as the new president, a ceremonial role.
- Nizar Amedi is a former environment minister and head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan's political office in Baghdad.
- Iraq must soon select a prime minister, a pivotal and sensitive position under its sectarian power-sharing system.
- US and Iran officials are engaged in high-level talks following a conflict, while US threatened to withdraw support if Nouri al-Maliki becomes prime minister.
